Attorney I

Overview

This role involves serving as the primary attorney assigned to a caseload defending first and third party personal injury lawsuits. Most cases handled are valued at $50,000 or less. Responsibilities include managing cases from inception through posttrial motions, including bench trials, jury trials, and binding arbitration. The position offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, flexibility to work remotely, and a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive review of new and transferred file assignments with initial evaluation letters to claims and service of initial discovery within 30 days of assignment receipt.
• Summarize discovery responses and medical records within 30 days of receipt.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses; complete deposition summaries within 20 days.
• Perform legal research and prepare motions, oppositions, and replies; appear in court for law and motion hearings.
• Prepare for trial, conduct trials, and handle posttrial motions, including preparation of pretrial documents, motions in limine, and oppositions.
• Complete other tasks as necessary to adequately defend the insured, including assignments from managing and senior managing attorneys.

Requirements

• Law degree and admission to the bar in the state(s) where practicing.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant state(s).
• Effective communication, persuasion, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage a caseload with exposures up to $50,000.
• Must meet company standards regarding personal driving history and current license status; position requires up to 20% automobile travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law degree from a state accredited or ABA accredited law school.
• Three or more years as a licensed attorney with insurance defense experience.
• First and second chair trial experience is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated hiring salary range: $115,000 - $125,000, varying based on experience, skills, and location.
• Pay range: $94,458 - $179,048 per year.
• Incentive compensation and bonus programs including holiday, referral, and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexibility to work remotely.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, 9 paid company holidays, and volunteer hours.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing resources including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions and child and eldercare resources.

Location

• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions.
• An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process.

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.